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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.83, 420.57 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.83, 420.57 and 194.31 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.83 : 420.57 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.83/420.57 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.83x = 420.57 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.83x = 81,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,720.96/304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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